Cultural Artifacts In The Renaissance
The Humanism of Cultural Artifacts in the Renaissance
The Renaissance had many great accomplishments toward the rebirth of ideas, communication, artistry and beliefs. Humanism in the Renaissance was seen all over Europe beginning in Italy in the 14th Century showing a revival of the cultural arts. A few of the greatest influences are seen of The School of Athens, the paintings in the Sistine Chapel, and the statue of David.
Humanism in the Renaissance cultivated great intellectual movement. It paved the way for countless educated and artistic endeavors that hadn’t been seen since the fall of Rome in the fifth century. The movement towards having ones free will and path of knowledge, rather than having the church dictate the correct path in life; as well as showing the capabilities of man. Humanism puts more …show more content…
This statue in particular portrays different examples of humanism. The statue of David originated from a biblical story of David and Goliath; he is considered a hero and champion. It was his greatest victory and an ideal situation for a human. Therefore the sculptor, Michelangelo depicts David in the most idealistic form of a human; where he represents a strong being, exuding concentration and self-confidence. Michelangelo sculpted what would be considered the perfection of a human and this was largely attributed his own study of the human form. Giorgio Vasari, from his Lives of the most excellent painters, sculptors and architects, states “For in it may be seen most beautiful contours of legs, with attachments of limbs and slender outlines of flanks that are divine; nor has there ever been seen a pose so easy, or any grace to equal that in this work, or feet, hands and head so well in accord, one member with another, in harmony, design, and excellence of artistry”. (Michelangelo's
The Renaissance had many great accomplishments toward the rebirth of ideas, communication, artistry and beliefs. Humanism in the Renaissance was seen all over Europe beginning in Italy in the 14th Century showing a revival of the cultural arts. A few of the greatest influences are seen of The School of Athens, the paintings in the Sistine Chapel, and the statue of David.
Humanism in the Renaissance cultivated great intellectual movement. It paved the way for countless educated and artistic endeavors that hadn’t been seen since the fall of Rome in the fifth century. The movement towards having ones free will and path of knowledge, rather than having the church dictate the correct path in life; as well as showing the capabilities of man. Humanism puts more …show more content…
This statue in particular portrays different examples of humanism. The statue of David originated from a biblical story of David and Goliath; he is considered a hero and champion. It was his greatest victory and an ideal situation for a human. Therefore the sculptor, Michelangelo depicts David in the most idealistic form of a human; where he represents a strong being, exuding concentration and self-confidence. Michelangelo sculpted what would be considered the perfection of a human and this was largely attributed his own study of the human form. Giorgio Vasari, from his Lives of the most excellent painters, sculptors and architects, states “For in it may be seen most beautiful contours of legs, with attachments of limbs and slender outlines of flanks that are divine; nor has there ever been seen a pose so easy, or any grace to equal that in this work, or feet, hands and head so well in accord, one member with another, in harmony, design, and excellence of artistry”. (Michelangelo's